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We are thrilled to announce that A Fair Way Mediation Center has been recognized with the prestigious San Diego Award for Mediation & Arbitration Services for the 11th consecutive year!

This incredible milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing compassionate, fair, and effective mediation services for individuals and families navigating life’s transitions. Whether helping resolve sensitive matters like pet custody disputes or guiding couples through the complexities of divorce, our team is dedicated to fostering understanding and ensuring dignity for all parties involved.

What Sets Us Apart


At A Fair Way Mediation Center, we prioritize accessibility and empathy in everything we do. Here are a few ways we’ve made a difference:

No-Cost Consultations: To help clients make informed decisions without added pressure.

Flexible Appointment Scheduling: Designed to accommodate busy lives.

Fair Pricing & Payment Options: Making mediation services accessible to all.

Expertise in Unique Challenges: From pet custody to property division, we handle each case with care and precision.

Our mission has always been to create a supportive environment where clients can find solutions that work for everyone involved. This recognition reaffirms our dedication to setting the highest standards in mediation and arbitration services.

A Word from the San Diego Award Board


We are deeply grateful for the kind words shared by Tim O'Reilly, a member of the San Diego Award Board of Review:

“A Fair Way Mediation Center has consistently demonstrated its ability to navigate even the most complex and sensitive issues, including pet custody disputes, with compassion, understanding, and fairness.”

We’re honored to receive such high praise and to have our work celebrated in the community we serve.

Read the Full Press Release


For more details about this award and our recognition, please read the official press release here.

Looking Ahead


This award inspires us to continue innovating and expanding our services, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner for families and individuals during some of life’s most challenging moments.

To learn more about our services or schedule a consultation, please contact us.

Thank you to our clients and community for trusting us and allowing us to do what we love. Here’s to many more years of fostering understanding and helping people “break up nicely.”

A Fair Way Mediation Center is Here to Help


  1. At our mediation center we offer a relaxed compassionate atmosphere in an informal setting that encourages a calm and objective approach. It’s a safe space without the stress and embarrassment of a courtroom. All couples are welcome, whether traditional or same sex families. We’ve mediated hundreds of successful divorces and disputes. Rich Gordon, B.A., M.A., J.D., is our principal mediator in both Palm Springs, Riverside County and San Diego.

  2. As one of Southern California's top divorce mediators, A Fair Way Mediation has helped 100s of couples to obtain an affordable and peaceful divorce without going to court. We save our clients thousands of dollars in litigation fees and specialize in all forms of divorce mediation including military divorce and same sex divorce mediation. Our divorce mediators are skilled in all the facets of mediation and will guide you through the process. We provide divorce mediation services for couples throughout San DiegoPalm SpringsRiverside County and Rancho MirageTemecula,



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Why Choose A Fair Way

  • Clients Never Go To Court
  • Flexible Appointment Schedule
  • Fair Pricing
  • Case Settled On Your Time, Not the Courts

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